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Creative freedom - Designer Marco Inve

Marco moved from Italy to London for a fresh start and quickly found himself working as a designer. But, lacking creative freedom, Marco wasn’t happy and so he went in search of something better. Freelancing, it turned out, would be his best option. He chats to Steve about finding work, building a portfolio and being selective about the projects he takes on.

Episode 253 of the Being Freelance podcast, hosted by Marco Inve, Steve Folland, titled "Creative freedom - Designer Marco Inve" was published on June 13, 2021 and runs 36 minutes.

June 13, 2021 ·36m · Being Freelance

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Marco moved from Italy to London for a fresh start and quickly found himself working as a designer. But, lacking creative freedom, Marco wasn’t happy and so he went in search of something better. Freelancing, it turned out, would be his best option. He chats to Steve about finding work, building a portfolio and being selective about the projects he takes on.

Episode Description

Marco moved from Italy to London in 2015, ready for a big reset in his life and career. He quickly found a job in design but he wasn’t happy with the work he was doing. In search of more creative freedom and control, Marco began working with agencies and looking for a better job, but it soon became clear that freelancing was his best option.

Today, that drive to create work he’s proud of is still steering Marco, and he focuses on building relationships with clients who trust him and his expertise.

He chats to Steve about finding work, building a portfolio and being selective about the projects he takes on.

 

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